Connect, Learn and Heal Together!
Connect with other adults with ARFID or suspected ARFID to learn and heal together as a community. The group is facilitated by dietitians Lauren Sharifi and Amanda Wagner who are passionate about helping and supporting those with ARFID and eating differences.
Whether you are looking for a space to connect with individuals you can relate to, looking for community support alongside your treatment team or wanting an alternative way to heal this group is for you!
Open to adults 18+ all over the world!
Community Membership Options
ARFID Community Membership
- Access to 5 support groups a month, held weekly
- Groups are held alternating Tuesdays at 7pm ET and Wednesdays at 8pm ET plus one Friday 1pm ET peer support group
- Group Chat
- Recordings of all education groups
- Meal support
- Growing ARFID resource library
- Great option if interested in more consistent support, and resources
- COST: $75/month
- Equity spots available email lauren@laurensharifi.com for more information
Drop In Support Groups
- Access to 1 support group of your choosing
- Can attend more than 1 a month but must sign up separately
- Great option if you have not attended a group in the past
- COST: $30 per group
- If you decide to join the community after dropping in to a group your $30 goes towards that months membership fee
Upcoming Support Groups
- Tuesday April 23rd @7pm (Amanda)- Educational Support group on Navigating Appetite with ARFID
- Friday April 26th @1pm (Kevin Jarvis)- peer support group
- Wednesday May 8th @8pm (Lauren) - general support group
- Tuesday May 14 @ 7pm (Amanda)- general support group
Membership FAQ + Answers
1Is participation mandatory to be able to attend groups?
Groups are facilitated to help meet you where you are at. Participation is welcome but not forced. You are able to come a listen and keep your camera off if that feels safer for you. We hope the more you come the safer and more comfortable you will feel to participate in a way that is affirming for you!
2If I am unable to attend groups can I still get access to resources?
Yes! If you are unable or do not want to attend groups you do not have to. The membership allows you access to...
-Printable resources that you can use yourself or with your treatment providers which are continually being added to.
-Recordings of our monthly educational groups and any presentations/handouts.
-A group chat where you can ask questions.
3Do you have to have diagnosed ARFID to attend or be a member?
No! Self-diagnosis is valid.
The only thing we request is that all members are 18+
4Do you have to live in a certain area to attend?
No! You are welcome to attend no matter what country or state you live.
5What if I am unsure if the membership is right for me?
You are welcome to drop into a group if you are interested in seeing if the space is right for you. You can sign up here https://l.bttr.to/XmsHl. If you decide to join the group after attending as a drop in your $30 goes toward that months membership fee.
If you sign up and decide the membership is not the right fit we ask that you give 2 weeks notice before your next billing period. We are unable to provide any refunds. To cancel any future payments please email Lauren at lauren@laurensharifi.com.
WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING...
I now have a network of friends and connections who understand one of the most complicated and stressful aspects of my life. Whenever I feel like no one could possibly understand how I feel, I have a group of people there to validate me and tell me I'm not alone.
I have gained a support group of new friends who understand, information about ARFID and ways to treat it/accommodate.
Community is number 1. I’ve made so many amazing friends through it. I’ve also gained tools, confidence, and learned ways to accommodate myself with my diagnosis.
This is the best thing I’ve done for my ARFID! There are no other groups like it that are solely ARFID focused with facilitators that actually understand what ARFID is.